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Dutchwest Seneca
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The Seneca Controls
Air Controls
The Seneca has two air controls that regulate the
amount of air drawn into the stove. Generally, more air
entering the stove allows the fire to burn hotter and
faster, while less air decreases heat output while
prolonging the overall burn time.
The Primary Air control lever is located on the upper
right side of the stove front. It is the primary source of
air for starting and maintaining fires. It opens when
moved clockwise and closes when moved counter-
clockwise.
A Combustor Air Control is located on the left side of
the stove, above the side loading door, and delivers
preheated air to a strategic internal site to aid catalytic
combustion. Turn counterclockwise to open and clock-
wise to close.
Damper Function
The Damper is operated by moving the small, square
knob on the left side of the stove. It has two positions:
open, to start or revive the fire; and closed for greatest
efficiency and heat. Using the multipurpose door
handle, rotate the damper knob counterclockwise to
open the damper and clockwise to close it.
The stove damper must be open when starting a fire,
when reloading fuel (for a short time only), and when
the side or front doors of the stove are opened for any
reason.
Operation
Damper
Side
Loading
Door
Front
Loading Door
ST740
Fig. 21 The heater controls.
Combustor
Air
Control
Probe Thermometer
Access Port Primary
Air
Control
Lever
(Not
visible)
Front
Loading
Door
Ash
Door
Load Doors
A Side Loading Door allows the easiest loading of
wood logs. The Front Door opens for adding an
occasional log to the fire. The front door may also be
opened wide and the spark screen (included with
stove) placed in the opening for safe, fireplace-style
viewing. When the front door is closed, the fire may still
be viewed through the large ceramic viewing window.
A Probe Thermometer Port Provides
Access to Internal Temperatures
Insert the Probe Thermometer into the access port
(see directions on Page 16) as a valuable guide that
will tell you when to open and close the stove damper,
when to increase or decrease the air supply, whether
or not the stove’s catalytic combustor is working
properly, and when to add fuel.
Probe
Thermometer
ST741
Fig. 22 The probe thermometer is a valuable guide to stove
operation.
Successful Wood Burning
Woodburning is often said to be more of an art than a
science. You’ll easily master the art if you start by
using good, dry fuel and by understanding how the
stove’s air supply system operates.
Burn Only High-Quality Fuel
Your heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Do
not burn other fuels. Never burn pressure-treated
wood, painted or stained wood, or glossy newsprint.
High efficiencies and low emissions are possible when
burning air-dried, seasoned woods as compared to
softwoods or freshly cut hardwoods. Avoid burning
“green” wood that has not been properly seasoned.
The best hardwood fuels include oak, maple, beech,
ash, and hickory that has been split, stacked, and air-
dried outside under cover for at least one year. If